Lou Bates Wins National Hill Climb Championship

Lou Bates wins National Hill Climb Championships up Bank Road in Matlock by a huge 4.4 seconds over 2 minutes 57, also taking the course record.

This was Lou's third time on the podium, but finally reaching the top step. We are so happy for you - really well deserved Lou!



The Velo Schils girls also won the team prize with the fastest three combined riders times with Lou, Nicola and Natalie winning in a combined time of 10:24.1




Articles/Interviews: 

https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/articles/view/178

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/racing/adam-kenway-lou-bates-win-2016-national-hill-climb-championships-297408

https://www.velouk.net/2016/11/01/feature-interview-lou-bates-womens-hill-climb-champion/